Gothenburg HolidaysSweden
Gothenburg (pronounced Yur-te-boy in Swedish) was founded by King Gustav Adolf in the early 17th Century. For years it was an important trading center, and today is the home of Sweden's largest university, attended by 60,000 students. Perhaps it is this infusion of youthful exuberance which gives the population has …
How to get to Gothenburg
Here's what you need to know about getting to Gothenburg. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Gothenburg takes 2 hours, 5 minutes.
When to go to Gothenburg
Typical Holiday Price
£674 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Gothenburg varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
February
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - February is the cheapest month to go to Gothenburg.
Where to stay in Gothenburg
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Gothenburg, according to other travellers.
Göteborg is without a doubt my favorite city in Sweden with its friendly attitude and green environment. The city offers plenty of adventures; choose from one of many food markets, shopping, parks, museums, amusement parks and much more. There's also plenty of opportunities for a day trip to one of many smaller authentic cities along the coast (Västkusten).
I visited here years ago when staying with my friend's family that lived in this rural community. The people were fantastic, the food I had was amazing, and we had a great time using the bus system to get around and explore.
Beautiful city, flooded with snow. Felt a lot like home it the straight streets, the docking area and the beautiful bridges over the calm river.
This cosy little cafe we found in Victoriapassagen near Södra Larmgatan in Gothenburg. We didnt have time to stop for coffee this time but will definitely visit it the next time.